Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 20, 1978, Docket Nos. 77-R2D2-1307 and 1308. Paul G. Smith, Administrative Law Judge.
For App: James L. Ramsey, Owner For DIS: Roy Berg, CSE.
This appeal was denied.
"Appellant admitted that his employees were exposed by the lack of guardrail protection, but offered the excuse that the general contractor failed to put up the guardrails
"The Board has repeatedly held that the employer must provide a safe workplace for the employee. In this case, Mr. Ramsey failed that duty by allowing his workers to work in an unsafe area. It is not a defense that others should have installed the guardrails. Since the vi
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